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News18
09-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Oxford University Admissions: Rhodes Scholarship To Be Available To More Indians From 2028
Last Updated: Rhodes Scholarship: Other countries where the number of scholarships may increase include China and several in Africa. Presently, China receives four, and Africa receives 21. The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford, plans to increase the number of scholarships available to Indian students starting in 2028 to better reflect the country's population size, according to Sir Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO. Trainor, who visited India ahead of the announcement for the 2026 academic session applications, mentioned in an interview with PTI that currently, six scholarships are awarded to Indian candidates annually. 'The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Trainor, who is also the interim warden of Rhodes House told the news agency. 'We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he added. Other countries where the number of scholarships may increase include China and several in Africa. Presently, China receives four scholarships, and Africa receives 21. 'We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fund raising between now and the 125th anniversary," Trainor noted. Trainor, a Rhodes Scholar himself in 1970, reflected on how the scholarship transformed his life. The Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students for two to three years of study at the University of Oxford, depending on their academic programme. Students aged 18-23 (up to 27 in specific cases) are eligible to apply. As one of the world's most prestigious and oldest graduate fellowships, the Rhodes Scholarship has been based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust, the program awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students worldwide who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extracurricular activities, and a commitment to addressing global challenges. Applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and will be open until July 23. First Published: June 09, 2025, 08:23 IST
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
More Rhodes scholarships to Oxford University for Indians from 2028
The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford, is aiming to increase the number of scholarships for Indians from 2028, to align with the country's population strength, Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO, said. Mr. Trainor, who was in India ahead of the announcement of applications for the 2026 academic session, told PTI in an interview that six scholarships are presently offered to Indian candidates annually. "The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher, and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Mr. Trainor, who is also the interim warden of the Rhodes House, said. "We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford, and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he said. The other regions on the trust's radar for increasing the number of scholarships are China, and Africa. At present, four scholarships are offered to candidates from China, and 21 scholarships are offered to candidates from Africa. "We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fundraising between now and the 125th anniversary," Mr. Trainor said. Mr. Trainor, who himself was a Rhodes Scholar in 1970, says people often talk about the Rhodes Scholarship transforming their lives. '...it also transformed mine. I had barely been out of the United States at the time that I took up the scholarship and, you know, it broadened my view of the world and led to my becoming a historian of another country, and then making my career in another country, and so on,' he said. "So, and then having this series of academic leadership jobs which have been very international in scope. Scholarships was totally beyond my background and aspirations at that stage," he said. The Rhodes Scholarship is given to outstanding students to undertake two to three years of study, depending on the academic curriculum taken, at the University of Oxford. Students aged 18–23 years (up to 27 years in particular circumstances) are eligible to apply. The Rhodes Scholarship is among the world's pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowships, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students from anywhere in the world with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extracurricular activities and a commitment to solving humanity's challenges. The applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and are open till July 23. Noted Rhodes scholars from India include the late Olympian Ranjit Bhatia, the late playwright Girish Karnad, economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, researcher and historian Mahesh Rangarajan, environmental law expert Lavanya Rajamani, among others.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rhodes scholarship for studying at University of Oxford to be available to more Indians from 2028
New Delhi, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at University of Oxford, is aiming to increase number of scholarships for Indians from 2028 to align with the country's population strength, according to Sir Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO. Trainor, who was in India ahead of the announcement of applications for 2026 academic session, told PTI in an interview that presently six scholarships are offered to Indian candidates annually. "The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Trainor, who is also the interim warden of the Rhodes House, said. "We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he said. The other countries on radar for increasing the number of scholarships are China and Africa. At present four scholarships are offered to candidates from China and 21 from Africa. "We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fund raising between now and the 125th anniversary," he said. Trainor, who himself was a Rhodes Scholar back in 1970, says people often talk about the Rhodes Scholarship transforming their lives. "...it also transformed mine. I had barely been out of the United States at the time that I took up the scholarship and, you know, it broadened my view of the world and led to my becoming a historian of another country and then making my career in another country and so on. "So, and then having this series of academic leadership jobs which have been very international in scope. Scholarships was totally beyond my background and aspirations at that stage," he said. The Rhodes Scholarship is given to outstanding students to undertake two to three years of study, depending on the academic curriculum taken, at the University of Oxford. Students aged 18–23 are eligible to apply. The Rhodes Scholarship is among the world's pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowships, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students from anywhere in the world with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extra-curricular activities and a commitment to solving humanity's challenges. The applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and are open till July 23. Noted Rhodes Scholar from India include economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, writer Girish Karnard, environmental law expert Lavanya Rajamani, political commentator and psephologist Mahesh Rangarajan and Olympian Ranjit Bhatia among others.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'So wild': Internet reacts as Meghan Trainor switches lyrics to 'All About That Bass' at concert
'So wild': Internet reacts as Meghan Trainor switches lyrics to 'All About That Bass' at concert Grammy award-winning singer Meghan Trainor is stirring discussion online after remixing lyrics to her self-acceptance hit record, "All About That Bass," during a recent concert in California. A clip of her performance in Huntington Beach shows Trainor swapping the lyrics from "Yeah, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two," to "Yeah it's pretty clear, I got some new boobs." Dressed in a bedazzled hot pink two-piece set, the pop star made the lyric change on stage at KIIS-FM's Wango Tango on May 10. Released in 2014, "All About That Bass" is hailed as a body empowerment anthem with lyrics like, "'Cause every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top" and "Yeah, my momma, she told me, 'Don't worry about your size." The debut song skyrocketed to the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is certified diamond. The music video has 2.6 billion views on YouTube. Keeping it Together: Meghan Trainor reveals why she got plastic surgery People online have mixed reactions about lyric swap Trainor's recent lyric switch-up had some fans in a frenzy in the radio station's comment section: "Her changing it from 'I ain't no size 2' is so wild," one user wrote. Another person added: "She's NOT all about that bass anymore." Other people defended the singer: "Everybody so salty in the comments for what? it's about support women until women confidently support it's an issue." Trainor opened up about her plastic surgery experience Trainor, 31, opened up earlier this year about her breast augmentation following her journey with weight gain and loss, pregnancies, and C-sections. 'It was tough to look at my body,' she told USA TODAY. 'I'm always singing about loving myself, and it got harder and harder with all the scars and stretch marks. And then after losing weight, too, these boobs were just purely empty, just flat and just felt like skin on my body.' Trainor gushed about her results in an Instagram video, saying, "I couldn't be happier about my decision." Fans responded with a mix of support and criticism. Speaking to USA TODAY, she said she wanted to use her voice for others considering the plastic surgery route. 'If someone out there is alone with their decision and struggling if they want to do it,' she says. 'I'll be your best friend and hold your hand and let you know, like, this was the best choice I ever made.' Contributing: Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meghan Trainor faces backlash on 'All About That Bass' lyric change and body transformation; netizens point out hypocrisy while others defend
Meghan Trainor , the 'All About That Bass' singer, had her 'Paris Hilton-ifcation' and the longtime fans are outraged with the unrecognizable Barbie make over. While some defended her body changes, others questioned her morals and transition. Meghan Trainor's body transformation The 31-year-old recently performed at KIIS FM's Wango Tango concert in a hot pink diamond studded two piece with blonde hair. Quite recently, Trainor opened up about feeling confident after changes in her body. Meghan revealed she has been residing to scientific help - the GLP-1 injectable Mounjaro - to lose weight. It's a brand name for, tirzepatide, a FDA approved drug for weight loss and treatement for type 2 Diabetes. However, the transformation didn't sit right with her fans. One user expressed, 'It was so obvious that M. Trainor's 'all about that bass' song was a projection of her weight insecurities hence she had to body shame skinny people in order to feel better. Hilarious looking at her desperation to be skinny now. I'm all for betterment, but not hypocrisy.' Another user commented, 'Meghan Trainor on ozempic looks a LOT like Paris Hilton .' A third user wrote, 'Beautiful but I really loved when you represented girls who can't look like every other basic model.' Well, that's not all. A certain lyric change from the aforementioned song has created a storm on the internet. The song which is held at the top, calling it the body positivity anthem , has not created a controversy for changing its lyrics. Meghan Trainor changes her lyrics... On May 12, Trainor changed the lyrics from 'Yeah, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two' to a nod at her recent plastic surger about breasts augmentation. While Meghan revealed that she's bene feeling more confident and happier after the lift in an interview with People Magazine, the netizens pointed out that she has no energy or bass to perform the song. ''Big is beautiful until you're rich enough to change it.' — story of the entertainment industry,' a user pointed out. Another user mentioned, 'There's no bass left. Ozempic took it all.' However, many fans stood up for the pop star, and defended her left and right. 'She lost the bass. But she looks healthy and happy in her own skin and that is ALLLLL that matters,' a user said, according to the Daily Mail. 'Women hating on other women in this comment section ain't it. God forbid a woman after 10 years and two kids wants to look a different way than a whole decade ago. Also, if you're a man in this comment section — literally no one asked,' another user claimed. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
